FORD CITY STP - Manor Township, Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant

FORD CITY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Manor Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It serves a population of approximately 6,411 people, making it a small-to-medium sized facility in the region. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and discharges into local waterways. As a US-based facility, FORD CITY STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment for municipal plants, which is the standard for facilities of this scale. The plant is expected to meet effluent limits set by its NPDES permit. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Allegheny River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at FORD CITY STP helps protect water quality in the Allegheny River basin.

FORD CITY STP discharges into the Allegheny River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Allegheny River supports a variety of fish species and is an important recreational and ecological resource in western Pennsylvania. The plant's location inland and upstream of sensitive areas means its discharge quality is critical for maintaining the health of the river ecosystem.